Drink enough water and eat healthily
People with diabetes are more prone to dehydration in hot weather, so they need to supplement enough water every day. Priority should be given to filtered water or fruit juices with low glycemic index such as lemon, passion fruit, strawberry or apple.
Watery fruits not only help cool down but also provide vitamins, antioxidants and fiber, supporting better blood sugar control in the summer. In addition, you should limit caffeine and alcoholic beverages because they can make the body more severely dehydrated.
Some vegetables rich in water and fiber such as celery, cucumber or broccoli are also suitable for people with diabetes. These foods help slow down the absorption of sugar into the blood, while supplementing vitamin C to support increased resistance.
Appropriate exercise
Exercise brings many benefits to people with diabetes, but in hot weather, you should avoid outdoor activities from 10 am to 4 pm because this is the highest temperature time of the day.
Patients can choose gentle forms of exercise indoors or in cool places such as yoga, walking, jogging, or stretching exercises to maintain health without excessive dehydration. If you need to go outdoors, you should use sunglasses, wear wide-brimmed hats, wear light clothes and apply sunscreen to reduce the impact of UV rays on the body.
Limit outdoor activities for too long
Activities such as queuing outdoors, participating in crowded events or playing for a long time in the hot sun can cause the body to lose water, become stressed and cause blood sugar to fluctuate. In the summer, people with diabetes should prioritize activities indoors or in air-conditioned places to protect their health.
If signs such as fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting or profuse sweating appear, patients need to check their blood sugar immediately. At the same time, they should bring juice or candy to treat hypoglycemia in time.
Regular blood sugar monitoring
Regular blood sugar checks are an important measure to help patients control diabetes safely in hot weather. Patients should use personal blood glucose meters for checks in the morning, after meals or after exercise to adjust their diet, exercise and take appropriate medication.
